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Clarion Books, 2000-26-09

La Mariposa

La Mariposa

Francisco Jiménez, Author

Simón Silva, Illustrator

Paperback

SKU:9780618073177

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In his first year of school, Francisco understands little of what his teacher says. But he is drawn to the silent, slow-moving caterpillar in the jar next to his desk. He knows caterpillars turn into butterflies, but just how do they do it? To find out, he studies the words in a butterfly book so many times that he can close his eyes and see the black letters, but he still can't understand their meaning. Illustrated with paintings as deep and rich as the wings of a butterfly, this honest, unsentimental account of a schoolchild's struggle to learn language reveals that our imaginations powerfully sustain us. La Mariposa makes a subtle plea for tolerance in our homes, our communities, and in our schools.
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A poetic and personal tale of migration, this picture book captures the wonder and isolation of learning a new language. It celebrates imagination as both a refuge and a bridge between worlds.

Age Range • 4-7

Pages • 40

Subjects

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | School & Education • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Emigration, Immigration & Refugees • Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Butterflies, Moths & Caterpillars • Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Chapter Books

In his first year of school, Francisco understands little of what his teacher says. But he is drawn to the silent, slow-moving caterpillar in the jar next to his desk. He knows caterpillars turn into butterflies, but just how do they do it? To find out, he studies the words in a butterfly book so many times that he can close his eyes and see the black letters, but he still can't understand their meaning. Illustrated with paintings as deep and rich as the wings of a butterfly, this honest, unsentimental account of a schoolchild's struggle to learn language reveals that our imaginations powerfully sustain us. La Mariposa makes a subtle plea for tolerance in our homes, in our communities, and in our schools.

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